Studies in the Ecclesiastical and Social History of Toulouse in the Age of the Cathars

Focusing on the social and religious dynamics of Toulouse from 1150-1250 AD, the book explores the rise and decline of Catharism amidst a backdrop of emerging oligarchies challenging local princely authority. It highlights the role of religious orders in providing essential services like pensions and care for the elderly, while detailing the daily lives of various societal groups, including heretics and usurers. Mundy's extensive research, rooted in his early archival work, offers a comprehensive view of the interplay between faith and social structure during a tumultuous era.